February 24th, 2020014*Updated with Official Press Release*
DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE UNVEILS STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC
New publishing program will feature multiple authors and publishers, over several years
BURBANK, CA – Disney Publishing Worldwide has announced the launch of an all new publishing-led Star Wars storytelling initiative, Star Wars:...
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